Describe your story by telling me what it is NOT! (Comics and Novels)

TheOddFungi 2021-03-14 08:16:54 UTC #1

Hello everyone! I'm fairly new to Tapas and this is my first forum post. I really enjoy the creativity of how some people have asked others to promote our stories so I wanted to try one that I have not seen done yet. I searched around so hopefully I found a unique prompt.

Anyway, the title pretty much sums it up. Tell me what your story isn't in 1 or 2 sentences and leave a link. Be creative!

If you're not sure what to write, take into account what you think others may assume about your story, like I did, and go from there. I'll go first!

Edit: I chose my description based on assumptions I feel people make when reading my summary and it is actually not what my story is about The romance does not fix the problem because I don't like the "romance is the answer to one's problems" trope that is commonly used and the MC is actually not a "cold-blooded" assassin even though he actually is an assassin.

This story is not a fairy-tale where the romance fixes the problem like the "true love" trope and it is not about the MC being a cold blooded killer.

DasIstWunderblyat 2021-03-14 08:22:23 UTC #2

This story is not some indulgent fantasies, nor it is thought-provoking. You cannot see any heroic or heartwarming tale, and exemplification of the hallmark on what is good in people. You cannot also see the surface of harsh realities to the depth of darkness of people's psyche. This is not the story when you want something unusual in premise, normal in execution, but exceptional in quality.

Also it is not a false advertisement when I say it has romance, spicy scenes, and food porn.

ivanskilling 2021-03-14 08:30:25 UTC #3

This is an interesting threat idea! And welcome to Tapas, I hope you enjoy the community here.

This story is not a YA where the adults are idiots and kids save the day, and it also does not draw a clear boundary about what is right or wrong.

This story is not about unrealistic love and attraction at first sight. In this story, the heart does not rule over the mind.

This story is not about the loss of hope or humanity.

arbiterswake 2021-03-14 08:47:37 UTC #4

This sounds interesting, I'll have a go.

Arbiter's Wake is not a whimsical fantasy. It does not romanticize a world where horrible things happen to the characters within it. It is not for the faint of heart. There are not easy or moral solutions to the problems that arises within its narrative.

A Thought A Day Cat does not follow a particular narrative. It is not always happy, motivational or inspiring. It does not always portray the thoughts of the creator.

TheOddFungi 2021-03-14 08:47:53 UTC #5

Thanks! I'm really enjoying it here so far

I also really like your responses! It's interesting to see how, well, interesting stories are when confronted by what they aren't I like how it helps to negate certain assumptions.

Frogwithhat13 2021-03-14 08:59:37 UTC #6

My story is not short, and it's not plot-heavy. It's not one genre.

Also wow I love this, it's so much fun and I love seeing all the peoples story descriptions.

Stargazer31 2021-03-14 09:15:13 UTC #7

My story is not your generic "Odin good Baldr good Loki bad" Mythology story.

Carossmo 2021-03-14 09:34:44 UTC #8

My story is not about two underdogs trying to understand what kind of relationship they have. It's not about a romantic kind of love relationship.

And welcome to Tapas~

susannaevanspfw 2021-03-14 09:38:16 UTC #9

Love this idea!

My story is not sweet, it's not tame, and it isn't YA. It's not a straight romance, and it's not simple.

darthmongoose 2021-03-14 10:24:29 UTC #10

This is not the neolib second wave feminist story of how an unremarkable white girl learns to own her superhuman power and become a girlboss queen who says snappy one liners about how being female makes her powerful while kicking "baddies" in the groin thanks to the cheerleading support of her sassy PoC gay friends. If you're expecting a straightforward power fantasy that asserts that colonialist power structures are fine if they empower women too... you're gonna have a bad time.

uglygirlnextdoor 2021-03-14 10:28:22 UTC #11

A very happy story that doesn't rhyme between two mortals who absolutely cannot control the fate of humankind.

When Death meets Chaos

I hope you check it<3

ivanskilling 2021-03-14 10:40:22 UTC #12

Thank you! I'm enjoying reading your description and other people's responses too!

iHateFridays 2021-03-14 10:44:07 UTC #13

Definitely not about a school up in what is essentially heaven with half-human hybrids, definitely not at all... also, there are definitely no magical island men 0_0

naheravieri 2021-03-14 11:05:02 UTC #14

Now that is a unique idea
My comic is not a typical crime scene thriller. It doesn't involve multiple characters and the title actually give away everything the story is about.

Nezothecat 2021-03-14 11:25:32 UTC #15

The story about a girl who was not transported in anyway. He, I mean she woke up having her body super revitalize. She then discover she's a hero and decided to dedicated her life as one.

She's not lazy and own a pet cat name kitty.

sc101 2021-03-14 13:16:14 UTC #16

Very wholesome and very straight teenagers have fruitful relationships with family and friends while negotiating the challenges of adolescence in high school.
The story is not concerned primarily with romance between the two below.

lynestjules 2021-03-14 13:23:43 UTC #17

The story is not a 2 dimensional girly fluff piece. The characters and story are far from predictable.

Pony_wearing_a_hat 2021-03-14 14:12:32 UTC #18

PAI is a laid back, feel good story about people who love each other's company talking about all the great decisions they've made before the world got permanently better.

djourner 2021-03-14 14:17:34 UTC #19

Story? Character development? Characters dealing with emotions and trauma? Healthy romance that helps people grow and accept themselves for who they are? Analyzing characters flaws and understanding where it comes from inside a person before attemptign to correct it?
GET THAT SHIT OUT OF HERE!! there is none of that in JTA, nothing, nu-uh, noperino.

This story is all about power, magic and strenght, it's about being a total badass with NO flaws, who is always right and always beats the bad guys,... There is none of that 'shades of grey' shit, it's all plain and simple, MCs are good, enemies are bad,
There is absolutely NO downtime, it's just action, action, action, and characters DO NOT have moments of levity and fun to alleviate from their horrible past which they don't have.
JTA is about having super powers and FIGHTING DRAGONS!! Thats it! anything else is just sidenote

Pony_wearing_a_hat 2021-03-14 14:21:06 UTC #20

Sounds like an b movie poster trying for a management position